TORONTO — WestJet’s new nonstop flight between Toronto and the beautiful island of Bonaire is officially up and running.

With the departure of WS2550 yesterday, Dec. 12, WestJet has become the only airline to offer direct flights between the two destinations, further bolstering its presence in Eastern Canada. Weekly service between Toronto and Bonaire will run as part of the airline’s winter schedule.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the departure of our inaugural flight between Toronto and Bonaire today as we continue to champion the WestJet Group as Canada’s leading coast-to-coast leisure travel provider,” said WestJet Vice-President of Airports, David Powell. “With the departure of today’s flight, we look forward to providing this new connectivity to Toronto that will offer unforgettable experiences and tourism opportunities in both destinations.”

Miles Mercera, CEO of Tourism Corporation Bonaire, added: We looked forward with great excitement to the arrival of our guests from Canada, and the much-anticipated day is finally here with the first WestJet flight landing in Bonaire. Canada remains one of our top 10 markets, and this historic new connection signifies a major step in accommodating the increasing desire for tourism on our picturesque island.”

Part of the Dutch Caribbean and located in the Leeward Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, Bonaire is accessible through The Flamingo International Airport. It’s known for shore diving and wind surfing.